
The GSE General Structural Engineering software is a fully integrated analysis and design software for structural engineering. The software accounts for steel, cold-formed steel, concrete, automated slab design, timber, light frame wood and aluminum.
The resistance limit states, under fire conditions, are calculated for large cross-section wood elements. To improve the productivity of GSE users, the elements cross-sections are automatically reduced during the limit state checks.
The deflection limit state often controls the design of shearwalls. At each story, the lateral drift must be verified and be within the limit prescribed by the design code applicable. For multi-story stacked shearwall constructions, the deflection verification is even more important. To improve productivity, the GSE software considers continuous tie down systems and their effects on the shearwall properties
Concrete buildings are widely used in the construction industry. In such structures, slabs are key structural elements resisting the gravity and live loads of each floor.
The vibration limit state is now calculated for sawn lumber floor joists. To improve the productivity of GSE users, the floor joists are automatically generated inside the truss load surfaces.